- #1 Teamfight Manager
97% matchVery Positive87% of 5,887 reviews2021
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac
Median: 8.0 hrsMean: 14.2 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Teamfight Manager is a simulation game where you are the coach of an e-sports team. You must manage players to set them up for matches. Make the best of pick & ban by evaluating the characteristics of the champions/players! A smart strategy can make up for a lack of individual player skills.
Why similar: Management 28.7%, Auto Battler 27%, Simulation 15.6%, Sports 11.3%, Choices Matter 5.5%
- #2 FROM THE DUGOUT
96% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: IronGlitch Studios
Windows
Manage your team to glory in this text-based football manager. Win trophies, master the transfer market, and live the life of a real coach. Balance locker room egos, manage your personal wealth, and work your way up to buying your own club. Your life off the pitch matters!
Why similar: Sports 33.9%, Tactical RPG 14%, Simulation 13.7%, Strategy RPG 13.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.4%
- #3 Mini Lax Sim 24
95% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: CescosGames
Windows · Mac
Small But Powerful Lacrosse Simulator + Auto-Battler Game. Draft your team, upgrade your players, set your strategies and win the championship!
Why similar: Sports 41.8%, Auto Battler 28.5%, Management 17%, Simulation 9.3%, 2D 2.1%
- #4 Frog Racing League
94% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: turbostoner
Windows
Recruit frogs, and turn them into champion racing frogs! Kit them out with hats and potions, then read the odds and bet your way to the top of the league. A pixel-art frog management sim that will satisfy your inner frog manager.
Why similar: Auto Battler 40.7%, Sports 40.4%, Simulation 7.6%, Management 5%, Strategy 3.5%
- #5 Director of Management: Football Club
94% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: Rusthorn
Windows
Choose your place in football. Play as a First Team Manager, Club Director, Club Owner, or Federation Executive in a living football world spanning 890+ territories, 60,000+ clubs, and more than 2,000,000 players and staff. Manage the team. Build the club. Own the institution. Govern the game.
Why similar: Sports 47.8%, Simulation 19.5%, Management 16.7%, Strategy 11.6%, 2D 2.8%
- #6 World Boxing Manager
93% matchMixed59% of 136 reviews2016
Dev: Aggroblakh
Windows · Mac · Linux
World Boxing Manager is a game in which you develop and manage the careers of young, hungry boxers desperate for glory. You scout and recruit fighters from a pool of amateurs who come to train at your gym - it's up to you to decide who to mold into championship material.
Why similar: Sports 47.8%, Management 23.1%, Simulation 16.9%, Strategy 12.2%
- #7 World Basketball Manager 2
92% matchMixed55% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: Icehole GamesPub: Strategy First
Windows · Mac
Start an international career as a basketball manager in the ultimate old school sport management game! WBM2 is not just the latest addition to the successful series of basketball management games, but a completely new game, based on a super fast engine and a friendly and simple interface!
Why similar: Sports 51.2%, Management 20.8%, Simulation 16.6%, Strategy 11.5%
- #8 Monster Slayers Incorporated
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IslandWare
Windows
You're the new manager of a monster hunting guild. Hire and manage teams of heroes to take on quest contracts with unique tactical autobattle combat. Build up your guild, research new techniques, and promote your heroes as you vanquish monsters across the lands.
Why similar: Auto Battler 32.9%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Management 19.5%, Tactical RPG 17.5%, Strategy 6%
- #9 Sprint Star - A Running Manager
91% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2024
Dev: 3KnightsDevelopment
Windows
We present a running management simulation. Train your hero in different running disciplines, keep an eye on his health and energy level and race against the best in city or hill runs!
Why similar: Sports 28.8%, Tactical RPG 18%, Strategy RPG 16.7%, Simulation 15.6%, Management 9.8%
- #10 Tryhard
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Grapefruit Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Turn-based tactics RPG about managing an underdog rugby club in New Zealand. Outsmart opponents and upgrade your squad in this epic saga of love, betrayal, and community sports.
Why similar: Auto Battler 24%, Sports 19.2%, Tactical RPG 14.2%, Management 13.1%, Strategy RPG 11.6%
- #11 Squiggle Football
89% matchVery Positive94% of 143 reviews2025
Dev: Max BarryPub: NationStates Pty Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Squiggle Football is a deck-building football management roguelike, where you create a team and form powerful combinations of players, coaches, tactics and culture. Recruit, trade & innovate through nail-biting matches to reach & conquer the National League. Inspired by Australian Rules Football.
Why similar: Sports 38.5%, Auto Battler 30.9%, Management 15.5%, Simulation 12.6%, 2D 1.2%
- #12 Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue
88% matchVery Positive93% of 1,557 reviews2020
Dev: Entertainment ForgePub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 32%
Gladiator Guild Manager: Prologue is a battle sim about managing your own Gladiator Guild in an epic fantasy world. Build and run your own guild, hire and train gladiators, develop unique tactics, manage resources, compete for the rank in the arena, and much more.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.7%, Management 15.9%, Tactical RPG 13.3%, Strategy RPG 12.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.9%
- #13 Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018
87% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2017
Dev: Wolverine Studios
Windows
Draft Day Sports: Pro Basketball 2018 puts you in the role of general manager of your favorite professional basketball team. Every decision can be made by you from drafting, trading, signing free agents all the way to making each substitution to lead your team to championship glory and becoming a dynasty.
Why similar: Sports 49.5%, Management 19.6%, Simulation 18.2%, Strategy 12.7%
- #14 Misfit Warbands
86% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Silverwood Studios
Windows
In this Roguelike Auto-Battler, create a strategic Warband of Misfit units to journey on an adventure. Each round, buy & field units from your custom Warband. Synergize and upgrade, acquire items and world buffs, and complete challenges to unlock more unique units and synergies for your Warband!
Why similar: Auto Battler 39.2%, Strategy RPG 15.6%, Tactical RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Strategy 9%
- #15 Karate Beasts
86% matchNo user reviews2022
Dev: Pagie Portal
Windows · Mac
Karate Beasts is a story based simulated 2D game you have to train your beast in order to be the best and restore your family's pride by beating the villain named Dark Sensei's beast.
Why similar: Auto Battler 25.1%, Sports 23.1%, Tactical RPG 13.4%, Strategy RPG 13%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #16 Raivo
85% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Utopos Games
Windows
Collect a team of robots called Raivos. These highly advanced creatures are quick at learning. They start with no knowledge, so everything they learn, through advanced machine learning, they learn from you. Enter your Raivos in an online arena fight against Raivos trained by other players.
Why similar: Auto Battler 33%, Simulation 25.9%, Artificial Intelligence 23%, Strategy 18%
- #17 GLADIMAKER : Auto Battle RPG
84% matchPositive100% of 44 reviews2026
Dev: Team_Chunjin
Windows
Optimal stat allocation, creative equipment combos, and tactics that exploit your enemy's weaknesses—your choices define the battlefield! GladiMaker is a whimsical Auto-battler RPG that packs a punch with deep strategy and the thrill of infinite growth.
Why similar: Auto Battler 40.3%, Strategy RPG 19.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.1%, Strategy 8.4%, Simulation 7.4%
- #18 Hockey: Strategy Of Success
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Winter Legend
Windows · Mac
You like hockey, don’t you? Then experience how does it feel to be a hockey team manager.
Why similar: Sports 59.7%, Management 19.9%, Simulation 9.5%, Strategy 6.2%, 2D 2.6%
- #19 Mate in Eleven
83% match9 user reviews89% of 9 reviews2025
Dev: bbsifyPub: HighFrequencyGaming
Windows · Mac
Auto-chess. Position your units, and the engine plays for you. Last player standing wins.
Why similar: Auto Battler 37.4%, Artificial Intelligence 14.3%, Management 13.7%, Strategy 10.9%, Turn-Based Tactics 7.4%
- #20 Monster Scout
82% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2024
Dev: GESKT
Windows · Mac
Monster Scout is a soccer scouting game that tests your ability to discern player traits, as stats ARE NOT immediately visible. The fate of your team relies on your judgement. Enjoy the authentic coaching experience.
Why similar: Auto Battler 33.6%, Sports 32.7%, Strategy 10.5%, Simulation 9.8%, Choices Matter 7.6%
- #21 World Football 2030
82% matchNo user reviews2027
Dev: PuzaGames
Windows
A football strategy game where every match is fully simulated. Choose a national team, set the formation and tactics, then watch your decisions play out on the pitch. You don’t control the players directly, your job is to prepare, adapt, and lead your nation to the world title.
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.2%, Sports 27.3%, Management 14.9%, Simulation 8.9%, Strategy 6%
- #22 Cybersport Manager
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Glitch Tactics
Windows
Lead an esports team in a MOBA discipline, draft heroes, manage players, and guide your organization to championship glory in a strategic autobattler with deep management elements.
Why similar: Auto Battler 31.5%, Sports 22.7%, Management 20.5%, Team-Based 9.7%, Simulation 9.6%
- #23 NFBL-NATIONAL FANTASY BASKETBALL LEAGUE
79% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2023
Dev: Özkan SAYPub: The Werve Games
Windows
NFBL is a basketball strategy-management game that I designed with pure code without using any game engine. Although it is inspired by real characters and events, it is not directly related to any person or team.
Why similar: Auto Battler 30.7%, Sports 17.1%, Strategy RPG 13.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.7%, Simulation 9.6%
- #24 Cricket Captain 2015
80% matchMixed65% of 63 reviews2015
Dev: Childish ThingsPub: KISS ltd
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Cricket Captain has long been hailed as the best cricket simulation game ever created and the upcoming launch of Cricket Captain 2015 will take the experience to an all-new level.
Why similar: Sports 63.1%, Simulation 21.2%, Management 15.7%
- #25 Cosmic Crossover: Roguelike Basketball
78% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2026
Dev: EJ Applications
Windows
Draft a ragtag squad of alien, mutant, robot, and human hoopers. Collect advanced alien gear. Stack game-breaking cosmic relics. Coach every quarter of a simulated 5v5 season. Build enough power to challenge The King for the Galactic Cup!
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.1%, Sports 22.5%, Management 13.9%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Choices Matter 7.6%
- #26 Zone Shot
79% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Jacob Kelley
Windows
Zone Shot is a new and original sports game with roguelite elements. Choose your team, draft, train, and trade players. Choose between weekly events to build up your HQ and deck. Be the coach, choose your cards, and manage player choices in game to earn your way to holding the championship!
Why similar: Sports 28.8%, Management 22.3%, Simulation 10.8%, Choices Matter 10.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #27 Water Polo Manager 2026
78% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: BOSSMADE Games
Windows
Build a water polo club from the office to the pool deck. Manage tactics, transfers, scouting, training, finances, match days, and long-term squad development in an offline single-player sports management simulation.
Why similar: Sports 39.6%, Simulation 15.8%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%, Strategy 9.7%, Management 9.2%
- #28 Esports History
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 401 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History is an RPG sim where you start as a regular guy, and work your way up to the very top of esports. Defeat bosses in tournaments, make a name for yourself within the esports community, and become a real pro!
Why similar: Sports 23.7%, Management 18.6%, Strategy RPG 12.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.1%, Choices Matter 10.6%
- #29 Renz Tower Defense
77% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Logan RenzPub: Renz Studios
Windows · Mac
Fast-paced minimalist tower defense featuring upgradeable towers, economy management, and escalating enemy waves.
Why similar: Auto Battler 36.6%, Simulation 17.5%, Strategy RPG 16.8%, Tactical RPG 14.7%, Strategy 11.6%
- #30 Gladiator Command
75% matchVery Positive96% of 221 reviews2026
Dev: Marius Spikas
Windows
A gladiator management sim. Recruit unique gladiators, train them, equip them, hire staff, manage finances, build prestige, develop traits and stat-based skills, and let real-time arena battles decide your rise.
Why similar: Auto Battler 51.5%, Management 25.1%, Simulation 12.7%, Strategy 8%, 2D 1.8%
- #31 Guild Manager
76% match4 user reviews25% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Benjamin King
Windows
Build a legendary guild from scratch. Recruit adventurers, send them on dangerous missions, and watch their stories unfold. Every decision matters. Every mission could be their last. Will your guild become legend—or just another footnote in history?
Why similar: Management 20.5%, Sports 16.1%, Simulation 15.2%, Strategy RPG 13.3%, Tactical RPG 11.6%
- #32 Elysium: Blood Games
77% matchMixed61% of 212 reviews2016
Dev: SimProse StudiosPub: Conglomerate 5
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Enter a world of blood, influence and secrets in this easy to learn, yet deep strategy sim where you control a group of Gladiators, guiding them through combat and competition. Bribe, gamble and slash your way to an arena championship!
Why similar: Sports 54.6%, Simulation 14.4%, Management 12%, Strategy 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.3%
- #33 Demon Rising
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Demon Castle GamesPub: Orphius
Windows
Rule as the Demon Lord in a dark fantasy roguelike auto-battler. Recruit AI-driven demons who talk back, build deadly class synergies, equip relics, and survive brutal heroes, bosses, and events.
Why similar: Auto Battler 37.2%, Tactical RPG 16.1%, Artificial Intelligence 15.2%, Turn-Based Tactics 11.1%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #34 Aussie Rules Coach
75% matchNo user reviews2024
Dev: Raymond Heaton
Windows
Aussie Rules coaching game, setup your team and watch them play!
Why similar: Sports 49.8%, Artificial Intelligence 18.6%, Simulation 16.7%, Strategy RPG 9.5%, 2D 2.9%
- #35 Esports Team Manager
73% match5 user reviews40% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: The Brain Trust
Windows
Lead your own professional esports team: sign players, play drafts, secure sponsors, and battle through full seasons in this stat-driven sim.
Why similar: Sports 37.7%, Management 16.6%, Simulation 16.4%, Strategy 10.1%, Choices Matter 7.2%
- #36 Grand Arms: March of the Red Dragon
74% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Child 39 Studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Squad-based tactical RPG, with auto turn-based combat and real-time-with-pause map movement. Build your army, defend your territory, and unite Wales against the English invaders. Inspired by classic JRPGs including Ogre Battle and Ogre Battle 64.
Why similar: Auto Battler 29.7%, Tactical RPG 19.1%, Strategy RPG 14.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 13.2%, Management 8.7%
- #37 Lane 4: Track and Field Coach Simulator
72% match8 user reviews75% of 8 reviews2026
Dev: Urban Legend Games
Windows
Take over a high school track program and build a statewide powerhouse through recruiting, training, and championship strategy.
Why similar: Sports 35.8%, Management 24.1%, Simulation 11.7%, Choices Matter 11.1%, Strategy 7.5%
- #38 Australian Football Coach 2020
73% matchMixed66% of 35 reviews2020
Dev: Statto Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Coach your team to the premiership flag! Australian Football Coach is the premier Aussie Rules Football management game. Manage your players, tactics, and salary cap as you fight for glory!
Why similar: Sports 57.6%, Simulation 20.1%, Strategy 13.7%, Management 8.5%
- #39 Brutal Ball Manager 2
73% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Stout Kassel Games
Windows
Brutalball Manager 2 is the sequel to the Football Franchise Management Simulation game. Based on American Football in a Fantasy setting with unique rules. Take full control of the entire league. Tons of customization and deep stat tracking.
Why similar: Sports 40.3%, Auto Battler 25.8%, Management 16.8%, Simulation 12.2%, Fantasy 2.7%
- #40 Heya! Sumo Manager
72% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Houseman Games
Windows
Heya! Sumo Manager allows you to manage a sumo stable and develop the skills of your rikishi on their road to Yokozuna! Climb from Jonokuchi to Sekitori by organizing the diet, training and tactics of your wrestlers and see them compete in 3D matches.
Why similar: Sports 42.9%, Management 23.9%, Simulation 15%, Strategy 9.9%, Choices Matter 6.8%
- #41 Fantasy Franchise
70% match4 user reviews100% of 4 reviews2025
Dev: Xavier Begerow
Windows
Own and manage your own football team! Set your lineup, train your players, hire coaches, and improve your stadium to create a franchise that can go all the way!
Why similar: Sports 41.8%, Auto Battler 17.8%, Management 17.4%, Simulation 12.6%, Turn-Based Tactics 8.2%
- #42 Futuball - Future Football Manager Game
71% matchMostly Positive72% of 78 reviews2020
Dev: Trophy Games
Windows
Clone the best football stars and manage your dream team.
Why similar: Sports 58.7%, Simulation 21.8%, Strategy 15%, Management 4.4%
- #43 Gladiator Manager
71% matchMostly Positive78% of 116 reviews2021
Dev: Eternity Games
Windows
Gladiator Manager is a sports management and tactical battle simulation game.
Why similar: Sports 53.7%, Simulation 20.1%, Strategy 14%, Management 12.3%
- #44 Rush B: Esports Manager
71% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Lazy Penguin Studios
Windows
Take control of a fps esports team and lead them from underdogs to world champions. Scout talent, develop players, manage personalities, and adapt your strategy in a deep, realism-driven management sim. Are you ready to break records and leave your mark on the esports world?
Why similar: Sports 29%, Management 23.6%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 8.4%, Choices Matter 7.2%
- #45 Esports History: Prologue
69% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2024
Dev: Quantum Gear Studios
Windows
Esports History: Prologue is a free RPG simulator about the era of the birth of eSports. Start from scratch and work your way up to an eSports career. Use your resources and time wisely to develop a unique character and win tournaments.
Why similar: Sports 30.5%, Management 21%, Turn-Based Tactics 12.2%, Simulation 11.1%, Choices Matter 9.8%
- #46 BlipKick
70% matchNo user reviews
Dev: QuBlip
Windows
BlipKick is a tactical football auto-battler. Draft players, activate synergies and build the perfect squad to defeat your rival in fast-paced 9-round matches.
Why similar: Auto Battler 35.9%, Sports 23.9%, Tactical RPG 9.7%, Turn-Based Tactics 9.2%, Management 7.8%
- #47 Gridiron Football GM
70% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Gridiron Games
Windows
Run the front office of an American football franchise. Build a dynasty across decades. Multi-season draft, free agency, trades, salary cap, and pre-snap play-calling on every snap. Calibrated to real pro football statistics. Single player. No microtransactions.
Why similar: Sports 40.1%, Artificial Intelligence 19.8%, Management 16.9%, Simulation 9%, Strategy 7.1%
- #48 巨獸與傭兵
67% matchPositive94% of 51 reviews2026
Dev: 巨兽
Windows
《巨獸與傭兵》 is a game that perfectly combines strategy with auto-chess gameplay. Here, you will explore a world brimming with magic and wonders. Summon powerful heroes, assemble your strongest lineup, take on countless dungeons and formidable foes, and write your own magical legend.
Why similar: Auto Battler 38.3%, Strategy RPG 20.4%, Turn-Based Tactics 15.2%, Strategy 12.1%, Management 11%
- #49 GPRO - Classic racing manager
69% matchMostly Positive78% of 223 reviews2023
Dev: GPRO OOD
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 32.8 hrs≥1hr: 50%
Manage your racing team, driver and a car, prepare setups and strategy for every race, plan your season and budget, analyze race telemetry.
Why similar: Sports 24.7%, Management 18.6%, Tactical RPG 15.8%, Strategy RPG 13.1%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.3%
- #50 Media Basket Manager
69% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: FR1D
Windows
Take control of every aspect of your club: transfers, tactics, finances, youth academy, facilities, and sponsors. Experience full seasons with real-time simulated matches, make key decisions, and lead your team to victory in the league and other competitions. Single-player game.
Why similar: Sports 61.3%, Simulation 19.2%, Strategy 14.1%, 2D 3.2%, Singleplayer 2.2%
- #51 Court Vision
68% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Off Tempo Games
Windows · Mac
Court Vision is a deep basketball GM sim manager. Build a championship dynasty across multiple seasons through scouting, the draft, free agency, trades, and player development, all driven by a simulation engine calibrated against real basketball data.
Why similar: Sports 43.1%, Management 23.7%, Simulation 13.4%, Strategy 9.9%, Choices Matter 8.6%
- #52 Teamfight Manager 2
65% matchMixed60% of 2,247 reviews2026
Dev: Team Samoyed
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 7.3 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Teamfight Manager returns with more detailed tactics and management, a new MOBA-style match format, and a Deathmatch mode reminiscent of the previous title. Take charge of a fictional esports team, build the strongest roster, and become the best manager!
Why similar: Auto Battler 34.5%, Management 21.8%, Sports 19.6%, Simulation 14.7%, Choices Matter 3.9%
- #53 Evofoot
67% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Adams Kong
Windows
Evofoot is a football manager game focused on the strategy and excitement of running a club. Build your team, compete in tournaments, negotiate players and challenge other managers. All with light, straightforward and addictive gameplay — just the way manager fans like it!
Why similar: Sports 48%, Simulation 16.1%, Artificial Intelligence 14.1%, Management 12.1%, Choices Matter 6.3%
- #54 Football Coach: College Dynasty
64% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 1,501 reviews2025
Dev: SidelineSim Studios
Windows · Mac
A true college football management game. Play as a coach or a school, recruit players, develop your team, and compete for national championships. Build a college football dynasty and become a coaching legend!
Why similar: Sports 44.2%, Management 19%, Simulation 16.7%, Choices Matter 7.5%, Turn-Based Tactics 5.7%
- #55 Franchise Hockey Manager 8
66% matchVery Positive80% of 203 reviews2021
Dev: Out of the Park Developments
Windows · Mac
Franchise Hockey Manager returns for the 2021-22 season with plenty of additions to the deepest, most authentic hockey strategy gaming experience you can find. Choose from teams around the globe and select a team to guide to glory, including a chance at the ultimate prize, the Stanley Cup®.
Why similar: Sports 50.4%, Management 12.2%, Strategy 11%, Turn-Based Tactics 10.1%, Choices Matter 5.9%
- #56 Gridlords
67% matchNo user reviews2026
Dev: Sphere StudiosPub: Goblinz Publishing
Windows
Gridlords is a strategic async-PvP autobattler set in a fantasy pixel-art world. Build your ultimate castle, command legendary heroes, and outsmart rivals to prove your strategy reigns supreme.
Why similar: Auto Battler 44.3%, Turn-Based Tactics 17.5%, Strategy 13.7%, Management 12.7%, Tactical 5.1%